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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-09-08

THE Bank of England has advanced its
rates of discount from three per cent. to
five per cent.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-09-08

GENERAL MILES had his leg broken in
runaway and will be confined to his bed
for several days.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-09-08

EARLY Saturday morning distinct
shock of earthquake was felt at Column
bus, N. c. II was accompanied by the
usual roar lasting several seconds. Later
a Sscond and heavier shock was felt the
10, ko;re, uu1ulotiug
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-09-08

The public debt was reduced $4.so9,475
dnring August.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-09-08
Dan't laugh al Nervous People.

The san Francisco Chronicle Is sound
ing the home people on the proposition
TO raise popular subscription TO help
repair the Hartford. The naval botrd Of
survey says it will take $4,000. Cali
fornia will try TO raise $4,000 if the plan
i undertaken.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-09-08

tits announced that NJ. fNgfg's.sapols
go to Ireland after Y. ana tsks ].
knights OF Labor assenoi; msvsns''
active part in the nationA
there.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-09-08
The slnkman's Nerve.

s.Talk about a man With an E! aTbsi4
nessi remarked St. Paul man Ia
j. = nilkman in tie SANITY city w ..sis.!
them all to sleep. ! have - ~
milk from him for some - ~ laeisl
days ago / discovered q tisn = . M Ain
fluid. The next morning l lAIo
of the fact" Al, rsmarss-
Is that sol" unconcerneui!. ;-rglsa u
the dispenser of milk, q pc lNs
bell and drove away. 5,s b F's
The next day he astounded -
senting the following blll'
-. In acct, with -,,,ra ruilk, d
10 i's i's'i''''-'' Reed payr
i didn't see the hsn'
- ar4Hnyh.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-09-08

i didn't see the nsn'
that's near enough.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1887-01-22

A resolution was introduced in the
Pennsylvania Senate yesterday request
ing Congress to pass a constitutional
amendment for the election OF U. s.
Senators directly by the people. This
is in accordance with our ideas of re-
publican form of government, as we
hold that every officer, from the Presi-
dent to Road Supervisor, should be
elected by the direct vote OF the people
for this is the only manner in which
the people can be fairly represented.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1887-01-22
SENATORIAL. NEWS.

Advices of the 10Th instant are as fol-
lows: .-.....
Charles Farwell was elected United
States Senator in joint session of the
Illinois Legislature to-duy.
At Indianapolis, Ind, a compromise
has been reached by which Senator
Smith shall preside over the joint con-
vention, but Speaker Saynr will hold
the gavel. The coveution il now in
session, and nominating speeches are
being made.
The Massachusetts Legislature met
in joint session at noon to-day and re-
.snmed> ballotting for United States SEN
atcr. The first ballot resulted in no
choice. Another bullot was then taken
which resulted as. follows; Dawes 18l,
Long rs, Collins IL, Robinson SO, aud
Russell /. Dawes was declared elect
ed.
The Nebraska Legislature met in
joint session at noon to .dny to ballot for
United States Senator. The votes we're
divided among ten different candidates
with no choice. Van Wyck receiving 2S
votes..
Official announcement was made of
the two branches, Of the PENNSYLVANIA
Legislature enoh of which gave q ma
jority for N. s. Quay, for United States
Senator. Quay was formally, declar ed
elected. ...
The Minnesota Legislature in joint
session elected G. K. Davis Senator, to
succeed Mcmillan.
The two branches OF the Missouri
Legislature in joint convention re- elect
ed'seRator Cockrell to tho United States
Senate, ....
The joint Convention Of the House
and Senate Of the Michigan Legislature
met at noon, ana having. loany assed the
vote cast in separate sections, declared
krancis Stockbridge,. elected United
States Senator.
At Dover, Del. George Gray was for
rsaliy declared reelected United States
Senator. The vote. Was unanimous in
both Houses. .......r
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1887-01-22
INTERSTATE COMMERCE BILL.
It Passes the House by q Vote of21s to
All

A Washington dispatch Of the 21st
instant says.
Alter the reading of the journal the
Speaker stated that the regular order
was the vote upon the adoption of the
conference report of the Interstate
Commerce bill. Butterworth, Of Ohio,
asked unanimous consent to have sepa-
rate vote upon the fourth section, ask.
to have a separate vote OH the commits
sion feature, but Crisp, of Georgia, OBJ
j,cted TO both requests. Durham, of
Illinois, moved to recomp:.t the bill to
the confer, nee committee, and Crisp
raised point of order against the mo-
ton. .......
The Speaker knew of no rule which
authorized a recsmmittul of the confer
cnce report, and sustained the point of
order.
O'Neill, of Pennsylvania, inquired
whether there was any parliamentary
proceedings by which these gentlemen
who were embarrassed by having to vote
Tor or against this important bill, with
ont having an opportunity to divest it
of all of its objectionable TEXTURES,
: could be relieved of that embarrassment,
but no suggestion to thut end was
made.
A vote was taken on the adoption of
the conference report. l. was agreed
to; yeas 219, nays Al.
The bill after being engrossed and
signed by the presiding officers of the
two houses will be sent to the President
for his action.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1887-01-22
state Inss.utions.

According to Controller Hallock's re-
port the cost of maintaining the State
Prison, Asylum and Orphans Home for
the two last years was $185. 500 So, di-
vided as follows: State Prison, $74, 1852
SO; Insane Asylum. SS4. sO4 Al; Or
phans' Home. $26,742 "a. The boot
and shoe department in the prison lost
SAT rs in two years.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1887-01-22

John sSsigerh of Louisville, whilo
kissing his sweetheart goodnight, ex.
,pssisnesd a choking sensation and fell
~ ths aQsr and died.. Terrible. wasn,t
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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-25
An English Christmas.

Sir Roger, after the laudable custom
of his ancestors, always keeps open
house at Christmas, says the Spectator,
1712. ] learned from him that he had
killed eight fat hogs for this season.
that he had dealt about his chimes very
literally amongst his neighbors, and
that i'm particular lie had sent a string
of hogs buildings with pack of cards
to every poor family in the parish. ]
have often thought. says Sir Roger, it
happens very well that Christmas
should fall out in the middle of win
ter, 1t is the most dead uncomfortable
time of the year, when the poor people
would suffer very much from their pOv-
erty and cold, if they had not good
cheer, warm fires and Christmas gam
bols to support them. l love to rejoice
their poor hearts at this season and to
see the whole village merry in my hail.
allow a double quantity of malt to my
small beer and set it a-running for
twelve days for every one that calls for
it. have always piece of cold beef
and a mince pye upon the table, and am
wonderfully pleased to see my tenants
pass away whole evening in playing
their innocent tricks and shutting one
another.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-25
CHRISTMAS POCKETBooKs.

Christmas week makes weak pocket
Observation-Disclosures Herald.
Money gets tight, the same as brok-
ers and bankers, about Christmas time,
Christmas comes but once a year to
make our pocketbooks feel queer.-The
Toothpick.
1t is more blessed to give than receive.
1t is likewise more eXpensive.-SOmer-
vile Journal.
A poet sings "Oh, what will the
Christmas bring?" Bills, sir, bills.
Rochester Post-Express.
1t is sad to note that the average
Christmas stocking is longer than most
purses.-Oil City Blizzard.
Never mind, ladies. The Christmas
shopping doesn't come out of your
pockets. 1t is your annual opportunity
to get more than even with the men
folks.-HartfOrd Post.
The new Christmas game will be very
fashionable next week. The players
hunt through their pocketbooks to see
how much money they have left The
one who has the most has to buy pres
ent for New Years.-Someryille Jour-
nal.
1t is trying moment to a married
man when he is debating with himself
whether it is best to buy his wife
Christmas present or to use the money
In settling the big bill which he owes at
the little saloon around the corner.---
Philadelphia Herald.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-25

along the "Unaka'' and BALD" chains,
says the Brooklyn Magazine. There
are two methods of practicing the sport.
One is by suspending the fowl securely
from an Overhanging limb, with its
pendent neck well creased. The
participants ride on horseback at
full speed and as they pass under
the limb strive TO pull or twist
the unfortunate creatures head off.
The other way is to bury the body of
the bird in the ground, leaving the eX-
posed head and neck free to be graSped
by the passing horseman who endeavOrS
to pull the body out and bear it OFF as
prize.
A fat steer will often be "put up" not
to be shot at. but shot for TO see thirty
or forty rawbOned, lank-faced noun
taineers, clad in fuzzy homespun
dawdling about or leaning on their long,
Old-faShiOned ritieS-SOme of which are
family heirloomS, descending from
father to son-carrieS one back to mem
cries of old frontier days. when the war
whOOp and scalping-knife were blood
curdling realities all through this rug
ged region.
The owner of the steer can be seen
circulating among the crowd with
notched stick and hunting knife in
hand, ''a-gittin' up the chances fer the
shoot"
''On'y a shillin' shot, boys" he says.
in a loud, nasal drawl. A shilling, III
mountain parlance, means 1853 cents.
"Six shillin's to the dOllyer," is the first
financial puzzle that greets the stranger
over the counter of the mountain store.
As each man pays in the notches Oil
the stick increase until all the chances
are taken up, when the shooting begins.
Often the four quarters and the hide are
separately shot for and the winners OF
the several parts will ''shoOt off, against
each other, until some one fortunate
man has won the whole beef.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-25

vance of civilization, however, this last
brutal practice was abandOned.while the
first is still retained. Yet even nova
days there are certain localities where
the Jews consider it wise, or it is prob
ably an instinct of Self-preservatiOn, to
stay during these few day of general eX-
element at home, and as much as pos
sible keep out of the sight of the Chris
tians.
TIE RUSSIAN PEASANT.
The American reader who knows Rus
STA only from books and the character
of my cOuntrymen by hearsay has little
idea of the many peculiarities which
characterize the Russian peasant
and which distinguish him from all the
rest of the world. When Pisaref re-
marked that "Our peasant is micro
cOsm, which offers great material for
the deepest and most serious
study" he used the proper terms.
Indeed, our peasant is a world which,
if once properly cultivated and enlight-
ened, will bring forth wonders.
In 1880, about year previous to my
coming to this country, was invited by
a friend to spend Christmas with him in
a village. As it has always been my
keen desire to study the peasant at all
favorable opportunities, availed my
self of his invitation. 1t was bright,
cold Christmas night. The moon
brightly Illuminated the narrow streets,
the straw roofs of the little hutS, the
distant river and trees. Here and there
could be seen half-frOZen little peasant
boys, evidently returning home from
their days enjoyment. AS we
| passed along the streets admiring
this beautiful night. which seemed
to throw cheerful glance upon the
whole universe. including even this vii
lage with its inhabitants, we were star
tied by loud uprOar, which, as we soon
learned, came from one of the neigh
boring hutS in back street. Our Curl
OSity was aroused and we soon found
ourselves face to face with lively
crowd of parOboks and dicOhaS. At Il
glance we took in the whole situation.
1t was so-called ''skladtchina." or a
sort of a social gathering, which con-
sisted exclusively of the singing
parties, who, after passing around
the whole village and gathering
up all that could possibly be gathered
up, gave sort of banquet. Upon
such occasions the dicokaS are supposed
to furnish the refreshments, while the
parObOks take care of the music and
vodka. At first our unexpected appear
ance In the hut seemed rather strange
to them, but soon, however, my friend
was recognized by few of his acquaint-
ances, and that was sufficient for us to
join the crowd and share their general
enjoyment. Songs and dances, more
than OcC aSiOnally variegated with v0d-
ka, were kept up for the whole night.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-25

and there are the capacious stockings
eagerly awaiting him and ready to
stretch to the utmost to receive his gra-
cious largess. Santa Claus is happy
fellow, as indeed how could the fOun-
tain of such universal happiness help
being? The Pied Piper is only one OF
his DISCUSSES, and if we could once catch
that dancing dervish we should find that
the merry music to which all the chill
dren caper is merely the bewitching
tale of the coming gifts at Christmas.
The disciples of Santa Claus, his vice
rOyS and substitutes. are very different
from the saint himself. To sally forth
into Broadway or Fourteenth street or
TWenty-third street with intent to fit
yourself out as Santa Claus is one of the
takingS. A poor book-lOver whom
the Easy Chair knew used to say that
the only way to save his money was to
go into all the book stores, and seeing
that he could not buy everything that
he wanted, he was reconciled to buy
nothing. SO at Christmas the embar-
rassment of riches moderates expense
and the gaping stocking is in danger OF
going unfed from the very fullnesS of
the possible supply. The fascinated
and confused lOiterer, as willing to buy
one thing as another and unable to buy
all. stares and admires and universally
desires and buys nothing. In the happy
enchantment of the spectacle everything
seems to him fairer and more attractive
than anything else, and he returns, how
often jaded, delighted, dazed, with his
head full of fancieS and his heart OF
emotions, but his hands empty. The
empty-handed, however, are not all.
The full-handed, indeed, are themselves
one of the pleasantest Christmas spec
tacles. The satisfaction Of the disciple
who hastens hOmeward conscious that
he has secured what every stocking at
his chimney most desires is as serene
as that of the parent bird winging nest
ward with the plumpest of worms in
his bill. That sweet smile is the fore
cast of childish happiness. The beam
ing parental faces glow with the light
of happy homes. The street seems to
be full of hurrying benedictions-
merry Christmas to all and to all a
CoOd-nightI'
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-25

''Most holy father" said he, with a
devilish grin, Il am going to show you
what the world would be without
Christmas. Come"
The good father was almost par
alyzed with fear, but he could not re-
fuse. Besides, the devil had already
seized him and started for the internal
depths. Muttering hasty prayer, the
father shut his eyes and waited.
In very few moments he was set on
his feet and told TO look around. He
opened his eyes and saw before him a
great cloud of smoke, from which
tongues of flame leaped out.
when | scatter that cloud" said his
Satanic Majesty, you will see what l
would substitute for Christmas. With
out that eonfounded day, Tho, no
would rule, Father Jacobus, where you
now preach. All, l would shave the
head of every priest, and burn the
churches, and eat up the schools and
damn the scholars"
Father JacObus trembled at this bias
phemOus jest, but kept his eyes on the
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-25

occupation less pleasant when with hfsG
skill as driver he must combine art
adaptability for carrying bundles. He
would fam inquire. us thy servant a;
dogp' when forced to come to this, but
policy suggests close mouth. The
shop girls have nerves and frail bodies,
and hardest of all to bear, small salaries,
Amidst all this gitt-buying, this hum of
voices, these fair faces and happy
hearts, they have stood as the toilers,
shoppers as a rule are not merciful and
no one can hardly be so defenSeless as
clerk is when subjected to an indig-
nifty by careless purchaser. 1t is diff
cult to please few, impossible to
long Oh holiday weeks, meals must be
hasty, and while limbs are weary and
heads ache duty must be done. Let us
wish for these weary clerks merry!
merry Christmas, day of rest and
plenty. Their lot in the world of Shop
ping Is not an easy one. After all the
real
ENJOYMENT IN CHRISTMAS SHOPPING
is not confined to mere buying. 1t lies
in seeing, meeting your neighbor in the
crowd. There is pleasant intexiea.
ton that results from entering a hand.
somely lighted store, lingering before
the rich goods, inhaling the subtle pers
fumes that are shaken from the folds
of the dresses of buyers. Everything
is so hurried, bright and gay. People
jostle each other good naturedly, you
are cheek by joWl with the rich and
poor. Electricity lights your way.
Small boys open the doors. Elevators
take you from floor to floor. No priu,,
cess could receive more attention. Yoii
feel that after all you must be somebody,
and though you invest but dime that
it is thankfully received. There is no
week like that Of Christmas to buy
in. Cost figures so little in your pur.
chases and your heart Is fred with a
reckless generosity. 1t is not shopping
in rainy April nor torrid July, but ia
December. The air is keen and fresh.
The stars sparkle like diamonds, the
doors of the world Of trade are thrown
open to all classes of humanity. The
life, the goodness, if it may be so called,
in Christmas shopping is in the fact
that it is buying for others. 1t is to give
JOY to the children, to remember father
and mother. dear friends. 1t begins
with planning and calculation, it ends
in joyous laughter, glad surprises, the
warmth of hearts made lighter by q
gift.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-25

into three bands, which march down the
streets, stopping at every shrine and
pouring out wild music characterized
rather by loudness than melody. This
is one of the sights of Rome at Christ
mas time. It is the mission of the piffe-
rarl TO 90 through the city and pray be-
fore all the shrines to the Virgin to
cheer her spirits while undergoing the
anguish of ACCOMPLISHMENT.
In Germany Christmas is observed
with peculiar heartineSS. There Santa
Claus has an abiding home, and the
Christmas tree, with its cheerful light,
is found in every house where money
can be raised to procure it. Like the
people of England, the Germans place
eating and drinking among the foremost
of pleasures at Christmas tide.
In the Spanish-American cities of
Central America solemn observances
take place in the churches on Christmas
eve. Among the customs is the exhibit
ton of miniature figures of wax illus
trating the nativity and colOred accord
ing to nature. This representation is
called nacimiento and every family of
consequence prepareS~one which is set
in the best room.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-25

them is not counted among our poets,
and while everybody knows the Visit
From st. Nicholas" nobody probably
can recall any other poem of the author,
writes George William Curtis in Har-
per's. 1t was his good fortune to put
into brisk and melodious form the uni
yersal Christmas feeling, and to describe
Santa Claus as the fancy of childhood
sees him. The good giver of gifts is the
true genius of the season. 1t is a giving
which does not invite or permit the re-
finements of philosophy and speculation
upon their spiritual fitness, but with a
generous hand showers them upon old
and Young as the rain descendS upon
the lust and the unjust. 1t is the great
and affiuent giving of food and drink
and doles and toys and all that reiOices
the heart of man or boy.
Yet it is undeniable that this tradition
of Santa Claus has become almost as
oppressive as it is delightful. Santa
Claus himself. indeed, has the cap of
Fortunatus. His baskets and stores are
self-replenishlng, and when he arrives
uponthe roof the very gifts for every
age and taste peer out of his pockets
and .pnsh themselves into his hands,
aud he. has only to slide down chimney,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-25
GRANDMA'S CHRISTMAS.
Sweet Remembrance From Chill
dren Who Are Far Away.

dren Who Are Far Away.
American Agricuturist.
Dear old grandma lives alone now, in
the quaint, old-fashioned homestead
among the native New England hills :;
for one by one the SONS and daughters
who, in days gone by, made the ancient
rafters ring with cheerful noise, have
flown away from the home nest to make
places for themselves in the busy, bust
ling world. But at Christmastide they
always remember the old mother, and
boxes of gifts come from the great city
to remind her that she is not forgotten.
Rich and beautiful are many of these
remembrances, but what is that the good
old lady picks out from all the rest to
gloat over and cover with foolish, lov-
ing kisses? Only few plain linen
handkerchiefs, evidently hemmed by
childish fingers.
But we'll grandma knows that every
one of those long. crooked stitches were
set with pains-taking care by wee Nan
ME, her favOrite grandchild, out of pure
love for darling granny" and they are,
therefore, precious in her sight; while,
as she bends over the rough, uneven
work, there rises before her the pale,
sweet face of another little Nancy,
whom she once taught to sew, but who,
many a long year ago, dropped and
faded like some fragile, winsOme flower,
and was transplanted by the great Gar
dener to softer and more genial cline.
And, as memory also recalls all the
other dear ones who, like the fair young
daughter, are waiting for her in the gar
denS of Paradise, grandma'S tears fall
on little Nannie's Christmas gift.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-25

the Roman Youth VINO entertained IOr
the nOnce at his villa a wanton goddess
in human form. Once he left her for a
week, saying as he went.
do in my absence what a woman
loves BEST"
On his return he found her pale and
wan. Surprised at this, he asked,
''Why so sad? Didst thou not shop?"
NAY, dearest, sat and thought of
thee"
by Romulus," retorted he, 81 know
now that thou art not woman"
The dearest wish of Christmas shop
per must be that she could eXclaim,
1.-THE world is mine!" The stores never
seem to look so attractive as on Christ
mas week. The electric lights have an
added brilliance, the goods and wares
displayed in the show windows are Of
the most attractive and the streets are
thronged with people fastening toward
them. Shopping becomes a sport in
which the rich and poor have an equal
interest. None so humble that week
but that they can cast a penny,
at least, into the shopman's till.
The shOpkeepers are so many
different types of MephistOpheles,
Their genius is bent to devise tempta-
lions whereWith to tighten your pocket
book and increase the bulk of theirs.
They understand the value of artistic
effects in the display of their goods, the
necessity of having obsequious clerks,
and brilliant interiors for their eStab-
lishments. The original structure may
have been mere shell, but with ribbons
and laces, silks and satins, contrasts of
colors, warmth and light, they make it
a palace of Aladdin, in which you
STAND IN WONDER AND AWE.
Christmas week, at least, no one is
''shy of novelties; new books, new
faces, new year." The more novel the
arrangement and stocks of the stores